Hunter killed in accidental shooting identified as Robert David Johnson, of Bloomingdale

CHESHIRE TOWNSHIP — The 59-year-old deer hunter who was killed Tuesday morning in an accidental shooting in southern Allegan County has been identified as Robert David Johnson of Bloomingdale, police said.

Johnson was fatally wounded when his gun apparently discharged as he was climbing his tree stand, according to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the incident at 9:14 a.m.